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goldarn

goldarn

1 9.9
A short angry word people say to show annoyance or frustration
  • noun
  • /ˈɡoʊdɑrn/
  • Archaic
translation icon : maldita
  • What in the goldarn world is going on here?

Examples

Synonyms

darn
vsgoldarn
  • Informal
62 6.7

A word people say when they feel annoyed or surprised

is similar but uses an alternate mild curse form
goddammit
vsgoldarn
  • Offensive
50 9.9

A rude strong swear word people say when angry or frustrated

is milder and avoids strong religious swearing
darn it
vsgoldarn
  • Informal
17 8.4

A short phrase people say when they feel frustrated or disappointed

is used for mild annoyance or frustration rather than disappointment
grrr
vsgoldarn
  • Informal
11 9.9

A short sound people say or write to show anger

is a verbal mild exclamation rather than an animal sound imitation
grrrr
vsgoldarn
  • Texting
4 9.9

A written sound that shows anger or frustration

is a spoken mild curse rather than a textual growl
harrumph
vsgoldarn
  • Archaic
1 9.9

A short gruff sound that shows annoyance or disapproval

is a spoken mild curse rather than a dismissive sound
goldurn it
vsgoldarn
  • Archaic
9.9

A short angry word people say when they feel a little annoyed

is slightly less colloquial and used as a mild curse
durn
vsgoldarn
  • Informal
9.9

Said when you are a little angry, annoyed, or surprised

is a milder, more euphemistic curse used for simple frustration
goldamned
vsgoldarn
  • NSFW
9.9

People say this to show annoyance or strong feeling

is milder and less emphatic than this slangy stronger form

How Strong

goddamn
  • Offensive
659 9.2
damn
  • NSFW
6.7
goldarn
  • Archaic
1 9.9
darn
  • Informal
62 6.7
oh my
321 6.6

Surface Forms

goldarn singular
goldarns plural

Etymology

Goldarn can name a mild curse or quick exclamation someone says when things go wrong. A helpful way to remember it is to see it as a softened version of goddamn mixed with darn, which is why it is a less strong, old-fashioned swear.